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April 2019 Nightingale PPM3 User's Guide 3-11
ECG and Heart Rate Monitoring
Message
Parameter
Value
Possible Cause
Suggested Action
HR lead off
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Unplugged cable
Broken cable
Loose lead wire
Faulty lead wire
Dried out electrode
Inoperable ECG circuit
Intentional removal by
clinician
Check to make sure electrodes are still
securely attached to the patient, and
reattach if necessary. Remember the
importance of good skin preparation
techniques.
Check to make sure all the lead wires
are still connected to the electrodes.
Check to make sure the lead wires are
securely connected to the PPM3.
Check to make sure there are no
broken lead wires.
Turn monitor off, then back on
If message persists, contact Zoe
technical support.
Press ALARM SILENCE in the event of
intentional removal by clinician.
HR artifact
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Patient movement
Electrical noise from
auxiliary equipment
Bad electrode contact
Calm the patient.
Isolate the patient from auxiliary
equipment, if possible.
Check to make sure electrodes are still
securely attached to the patient, and
reattach if necessary. Remember the
importance of good skin preparation
techniques.